Mine Drainage: Being A Complete Practical Treatise On Direct-Acting Underground Steam Pumping Machinery

This book, titled ""Mine Drainage: Being A Complete Practical Treatise On Direct-Acting Underground Steam Pumping Machinery"" by Stephen Michell, is a comprehensive guide to the use of direct-acting underground steam pumping machinery for mine drainage. It provides a detailed explanation of the principles and operation of such machinery, as well as practical advice on its installation, maintenance, and repair. The book covers a range of topics related to mine drainage, including the different types of pumps, the design and construction of pump houses, the management of water levels in mines, and the use of steam engines to power pumps. It also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts and techniques discussed in the text. Overall, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the mining industry or interested in the history of mining technology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.